DEAR TIM: I purchased a used teak outdoor table from Craigslist. It was a great deal, but it needs some tender loving care. How do I clean it? Should I just pressure wash it? After cleaning it, how ...

Q: I purchased a used teak outdoor table from Craigslist. How do I clean and preserve it? A: Teak is a great wood for outdoor use. To clean it, don’t use a pressure washer, which can damage the wood.

When it comes to outdoor furniture, there’s almost nothing like the simple elegance of teak. It’s one of the most durable woods and, believe it or not, it’s easy to restore and maintain. Even if your ...

My teak garden table spent the winter outside uncovered and now has lichen-like growth on the top. How do I remove and clean it? Our cleaning guru Stephanie Zia says, "Sodium percarbonate (pure oxygen ...